A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia

A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia

Author

Bisset, Leanne Margaret; Paungmali, A.; Beller, E.; Vicenzino, B.

Journal Name

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Editor

Paul McCrory

Year Published

2005

Place of publication

London

Publisher

BMJPG Ltd

Abstract

A systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow) was carried out. Seventy six randomised controlled
trials were identified, 28 of which satisfied the minimum criteria for meta-analysis. The evidence suggests that extracorporeal shock wave therapy is not beneficial in the
treatment of tennis elbow. There is a lack of evidence for the long term benefit of physical interventions in general. However, further research with long term follow up into manipulation and exercise as treatments is indicated.

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